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Leno: Could do little with any of the goals that went past him. But he is conceding too many goals at the moment - 4

Lichtsteiner: Brought to provide experience to the team but it has barely been seen so far. Seemingly always out of position. Slow. Ponderous. And Liverpool took full advantage - 2

Sokratis: The Greek defender has been solid for Arsenal this season but he was dreadful today. Needless penalty conceded against Salah. Awful on the ball. Had no idea how to stop Liverpool's front three - 2

Mustafi: Returned after injury. Hauled off at half-time. The German defender was woeful.

Xhaka: Did his best in central midfield but was unable to stop the red tide that kept coming at Arsenal. Booked for a poor tackle on Andrew Robertson - 3

Torreira: The Uruguayan's worst game in an Arsenal shirt. Caught out on several occasions by Liverpool's press, careless in possession and offered little protection to the defence - 3

Ramsey: Back in the team and captain. Emery stationed the Welshman behind Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and he started well with his pressing. But his influence waned as Liverpool took charge and Arsenal fell apart - 3

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Maitland-Niles - His goal in the first half broke the deadlock and should have set-up a great game. But Arsenal folded and ruined a special moment for the young man - 4

Iwobi: Arguably Arsenal's best player on a dreadful day. Kept probing for chances and didn't stop running when others did - 4

Aubameyang: 13 touches in 70 minutes. Anonymous doesn't do justice to Aubameyang's display done. Had little service but did nothing to trouble the Liverpool defence - 3